I once knew a girl who went to church every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night, who tried to do the right things (most of the time) but everyone makes mistakes, right? I once knew a girl who prayed every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night and whenever she remembered, but God understood she was busy, right? I once knew a girl who read her Bible every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night, but most other times it stayed in the car so she wouldn't forget it on the next Sunday. I once knew a girl who was a Christian?

I once knew a girl who placed everything before her God, without even realizing it. I once knew a girl who spent hours on homework, but not even five minutes in God’s word. I once knew a girl who skipped some church events because she had better things to do. I once knew a girl who was two-in-one, she could be one person at school and another around her Church family. I once knew a girl who fit in, who had all she ever wanted, but still felt empty. I once knew a girl who fought so hard to do right, but couldn't let go of her pride. I once knew a girl who wanted grace and peace, but wanted everyone to think she was just like them. I once knew a girl who was a Christian?

I once knew a girl whose smile slowly faded. I once knew a girl who lost all her friends and she didn't know why. I once knew a girl who was alone. I once knew a girl who cried herself to sleep at night. I once knew a girl who looked, talked, and acted like everyone around her. I once knew a girl full of doubt. I once knew a girl who thought God lost hope in her and forgot her. I once knew a girl who was in hole so deep she couldn't see out. I once knew a girl who had everything, but nothing at the same time. I once knew a girl who was a Christian?

I once knew a girl who realized she couldn't do it on her own.

I am a girl who has slowly began to let go and let God. I am a girl who met a boy who showed her who God is. I am a girl who fell on her knees and poured her heart out to God because she needed someone to listen. I am a girl who gives my best effort to read my Bible more days then I don’t. I am a girl who feels empty if I don't talk to my Father throughout the day. I am a girl who tries to prioritize my schedule so that missing events isn't an option. I am a Daughter of the King.

I am a girl who is finally one, not two. I am finally a girl who I hope my earthly parents can be proud of. I am finally a girl I pray my God can be proud of. I am finally a girl who is climbing out of the hole and is beginning to see the light. I am finally a girl who may not have a million friends, but I know who the true ones are. I am finally a girl who is beginning to pray for forgiveness and to try to turn away from sin. I am finally a girl that has found my best friend. I am finally a girl that found her way home.

This is not to brag or shed light on me. This is to encourage someone who is in a valley and cannot see God. This is for that girl who is trying to be half in the world and half out. This is for that girl who thinks she can fake it. This is for that girl who thinks she can place other things above God. This is for the girl that is alone. This is for the girl is broken. This is for the girl who feels insignificant.

This is for the girl who is coming out on the other side. This is for the girl who is a strong Christian. This is for the girl who has never fallen far from God. This is for girls. This is for daughters of the King. Yes, we are sinners, unworthy, and broken, but all our sins we no longer bear. So chin up. You are going to come out of this. You are the Daughter of a King and the King wants to not only be your Father, but your best Friend.

You're never too far, come home.